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Seeking
See breakdown.
Preparation
Please sing a short version of a song from this period, appropriate for the style of the show. Refer to the character descriptions below for specific songs from the show - you may use those, or something similar. Bring sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided. Bring pic & res.
Other Dates
Callbacks: 4/21
Rehearsals start: 5/21
Previews: 6/18
Opens: 6/23
Runs through: Open-ended
Other
6 shows per week (Thurs - Sun eves plus Sat & Sun matinees)
Personnel
Allison Bibicoff (Director/Choreographer)
Tom Coleman (Producer)
John Ballinger (Musical Director
Michael Donovan, CSA (Casting Director)
Book: Hagan Thomas-Jones
Composers: Various
- EPA Rules are in effect.
- A monitor will be provided.
Appointments
EPA rules in effect. Sign up begins at 9:00 AM.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Please note: This is a musical about the Mods and the Rockers of England in the mid 60’s. Both groups came of age in post war London and resided in similar working class neighborhoods. They spoke with cockney accents and were, primarily, differentiated by cultural choices in fashion, music and local loyalties. The Rocker males all wore motorcycle jackets, jeans, t-shirts and heavy boots and had their hair greased back in DA’s. The females wore tight pants or skirts and tight sweaters and had big, teased hair. The Mod males wore narrow trousers, pointy shoes and suits and the Mod females had Sassoon hairstyles, heavy make-up and wore the latest fashions.
For further info, check out the website:
www.modrockmusical.com
SEEKING:
The Rockers (SEE NOTES ABOVE):
ADAM: Male, late teens- mid 20’s, smart, tough charismatic leader from a broken home - not polished but mature beyond his years. Yearning for a better life. Sings: “We’ve Got to get Out of this Place” Lead (Solo); “Bus Stop” Lead/Duet; “I Only Want To Be With You” Duet; “Always Something There to Remind Me” Solo; “I’m A Man” Solo/Duet; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s a Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: Very versatile pop/rock singer, wide Bari-Tenor range (strong low C or lower, comfortable staying in high range up to A), solid with harmonies.
CLAIRE: Female, late teens-mid 20’s, Adam’s childhood girlfriend. She is affectionate and brave but hurt by life and love. She still loves Adam, who thinks of her as a sister. Sings: “We’ve Got to Get Out of this Place” Chorus; “Tired of Waiting” Solo; “You’ve Got Your Troubles I Have Mine” Chorus; “I Can’t Explain” Duet; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s a Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: Strong singer, alto/mezzo, comfortable blend but also can rock out, solid with harmonies.
OLIVER: Male, late teens-mid 20’s, Adam’s best mate – loyal, solid and sincere. Pines for Claire. Sings: “We’ve Got to Get Out of this Place” Chorus; “I Can’t Explain” Duet; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: Rock tenor to A, comfortable sitting in high range, solid with harmonies.
JANE: Female, late teens- mid 20’s. Invested in a guy who’s not coming back. The quintessential ‘rocker chick,’ she puts their “troubles” into perspective. Songs: “We’ve Got to Get Out of this Place” Chorus; “Sunny Afternoon” Chorus; “You’ve Got Your Troubles I have Mine” Lead; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus Vocal Range: flexible, solid with harmonies.
JOHNNY: Male, late teens-mid-20’s. Not the brightest bulb in the chandelier but full of fun and fast with his fists he, finally, gets his “sunny day”. Sings: “We’ve Got to Get Out of this Place” Chorus; “Sunny Afternoon” Solo; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus;“Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: Light & fun pop tenor to G, solid with harmonies.
LULU: Female, late teens-mid 20’s. She is the girl your Mother warned you about, sexy with a hard exterior but all sweet inside. Sings: “We’ve Got to Get Out of this Place” Chorus; “Sunny Afternoon” Chorus; You’ve Got Your Troubles I Have Mine” Chorus; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: flexible, solid with harmonies.
The Mods (SEE NOTES ABOVE):
KATE: Female, late teens-mid 20’s. Smart, witty, attractive and full of passion - she wants to listen to her heart but is afraid others won’t accept her dating Adam, because he is a rocker. Sings: “Dedicated Follower of Fashion” Lead; “Bus Stop’ Lead/Duet; “I Only Want to be With You” Duet; “A Summer Song” Solo; “Always Something There to Remind Me” Duet; “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” Duet; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Lead/Chorus. Vocal range: Very versatile pop/rock singer, wide Alto/Mezzo range (low G, belt to Bb, comfortable blend), solid with harmonies.
SIMON: Male, late teens-mid 20’s. Kate’s older brother and “a dedicated follower of fashion” he is a leader who is also arrogant and impatient - or is he just “misunderstood”? Sings: “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” Solo; “I’m A Man” Solo/Duet; “Time of the Season” Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: Rock tenor to G, solid with harmonies.
MARIANNE: Female, late teens- mid 20’s. Kate’s BFF and Simon’s girlfriend. Puts up with Simon’s mistreatment and loves him anyway. Sings: “Dedicated Follower of Fashion” Chorus; “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me” Solo; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo, powerhouse belt to C#, solid with harmonies.
GEORGIE: Male, late teens-mid-20’s. A childhood friend of Simon and Kate who is looking for his own identity. Has a crush on Kate. Sings: “Dedicated Follower of Fashion” Chorus; “For Your Love” Solo; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: Rock/pop tenor to G, comfortable sitting in high range, solid with harmonies.
GILLIAN: Female, late teens-mid 20’s. Outwardly overtly stylish and superficial, it belies her nurturing maturity and steadiness underneath. Sings: “Dedicated Follower of Fashion” Chorus; “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” Duet; “Time of the Season” Lead/Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: Mezzo or Soprano with sweet voice, solid with harmonies.
DAVY: Male, late teens- mid 20’s. Fancies himself quite the ladies’ man, but has a short fuse. Can he find peace? Sings: “Dedicated Follower of Fashion” Chorus; “Time of the Season” Chorus; “There’s A Kinda Hush” Chorus; “Downtown” Chorus. Vocal Range: Dependable ensemble singer, solid with harmonies, range flexible.
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